Beauty vlogger Farah Dhukai posts some really amazing makeup tutorials to her YouTube channel, but one of her new tips is causing some backlash.

Farah advises to apply a mix of buttermilk and turmeric to your under-eye area, let it sit, and then wash it off with water. This is said to brighten dark circles. But Dr. Mark Jacquot, clinical director at LensCrafters, says it can do much more harm than good!

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"The skin around your eyes is particularly sensitive and can be prone to allergic reactions, irritation, or other injuries," he says. "Even non-toxic ingredients that are safe to eat can cause irritation around the eye. For example, you can eat a jalapeño pepper, but you wouldn't want to put it near your eye or rub your eyes after cooking or handling them."

He also points out that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration strictly regulates the ingredients included in cosmetics for your eye area. Turmeric is definitely not on the approved list!

Let's all just agree to sit this hack out. Instead, look for a concealer one shade lighter than your skin, or try this cool red lipstick hack to cover your dark circles.